Hay prices have come down from their springtime peaks in some states, but have continued to move up in others as supplies remain very tight. Prices overall are way above year-ago levels almost everywhere, in many cases setting summer records.
These prices were gathered in early August by USDA. Figures followed by (D) are delivered prices. All others are at the farm. Cube and pellet prices are for bulk sales. u
For weekly updated hay prices, go to “USDA Hay Prices” at HayandForage.com
| Horse-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| California (northern) | $180-220 | (D) | |
| Idaho | 175-180 | ||
| Kansas | 180-230 | ||
| Montana | 175-205 | ||
| Oregon | 190-240 | ||
| Utah | 180-225 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 250-270 | ||
| Premium-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $255-272 | (D) | |
| California (central) | 240-257 | ||
| Colorado (northeastern) | 160-225 | ||
| Colorado (southwestern) | 190-255 | ||
| Idaho | 238 | ||
| Illinois (northern) | 160-205 | ||
| Illinois (southern) | 185-240 | ||
| Kansas (southwestern) | 170-185 | ||
| Missouri | 150-175 | ||
| Montana (western) | 140-150 | ||
| Nebraska (northeastern) | 180-200 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 135-145 | ||
| Nevada | 220 | ||
| New Mexico (eastern) | 210-250 | ||
| New Mexico (southeastern) | 190-210 | ||
| Oklahoma | 140-170 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 220 | ||
| Oregon (Lake County) | 225-235 | ||
| South Dakota (western) | 85-100 | ||
| Texas (panhandle) | 200-270 | (D) | |
| Texas (eastern) | 230-260 | (D) | |
| Utah | 150-180 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 225 | ||
| Wyoming | 140-160 | ||
| Good-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $250-255 | ||
| California (central) | 250 | (D) | |
| California (southern) | 245 | (D) | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 150-200 | ||
| Colorado (southwestern) | 185 | ||
| Idaho | 205 | ||
| Illinois (northern) | 160-185 | ||
| Illinois (southern) | 185-240 | ||
| Kansas (southwestern) | 150-175 | ||
| Kansas (southeastern) | 130-150 | ||
| Montana | 125-130 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 110-130 | ||
| New Mexico (eastern) | 185-200 | (D) | |
| New Mexico (southeastern) | 155-175 | ||
| Oklahoma | 105-135 | ||
| Oregon (eastern) | 175-200 | ||
| Texas (panhandle) | 175-230 | (D) | |
| Texas (eastern) | 180-200 | (D) | |
| Utah | 130-150 | ||
| Wyoming (eastern) | 135-150 | ||
| Wyoming (western) | 120-140 | ||
| Fair-quality alfalfa hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $225-250 | ||
| California (central) | 235-242 | (D) | |
| California (southern) | 235-245 | (D) | |
| Colorado (northeastern) | 140-150 | (D) | |
| Colorado (southeastern) | 140-150 | ||
| Idaho | 150-200 | ||
| Illinois (northern) | 120-150 | ||
| Illinois (southern) | 130-160 | ||
| Kansas (south central) | 100-120 | ||
| Kansas (northeastern) | 70-80 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 100-110 | ||
| New Mexico (southeastern) | 135-155 | (D) | |
| Oklahoma | 70-95 | ||
| Oregon | 150-180 | ||
| Wyoming (western) | 98 | ||
| Bromegrass hay: | Price/ton | ||
| Kansas | $85-110 | ||
| Missouri (good to premium) | 90-150 | ||
| Oat hay: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $190 | ||
| Colorado (southeastern) | 125 | (D) | |
| Idaho (good quality) | 135 | ||
| Nevada | 150 | ||
| New Mexico | 150-165 | (D) | |
| South Dakota (western) | 75 | ||
| Prairie hay: | Price/ton | ||
| Missouri (good to premium) | $80-125 | ||
| Straw: | Price/ton | ||
| Colorado | $60-70 | ||
| Illinois (northern) | 70-120 | ||
| Kansas (south central) | 55-60 | ||
| Kansas (northeastern) | 50-55 | ||
| Nebraska (western) | 50-55 | ||
| Nevada | 80-100 | ||
| Washington (Columbia Basin) | 55-75 | ||
| 17% Dehy alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Kansas | $225 | ||
| Nebraska | 215-220 | ||
| Wyoming | 179 | (D) | |
| 15% Suncured alfalfa pellets: | Price/ton | ||
| Kansas | $170-180 | ||
| Alfalfa cubes: | Price/ton | ||
| California (northern) | $190 | ||
| Nevada | 180-200 | ||
| Utah | 190-200 | ||
| Wyoming | 130-165 |